To new entrepreneurs, bootstrapping seems both exciting and sensible, and there’s a reason it’s become so popular as a means of funding and growing a new business. The theory is simple: rather than relying on angel investments or venture capital to fund a business,…

Just over six months ago, we launched equity crowdfunding on Indiegogo. Through our joint venture with MicroVentures, First Democracy VC, anyone can invest in startups and innovative companies for potential financial returns. Since November 2016, we’ve launched 14 offerings, raising nearly $5M from more…

As an entrepreneur, you might not realize how important sleep is to your success. Despite your lack of knowledge, study after study has been conducted, showing that a good night’s rest can do wonders for your productivity. But even if you’ve finally decided to…

As a parent, there are few things worse than dealing with a sick child. In addition to being subjected to all those germs, the stress of your little angel being under the weather is enough to drive first-time parents a little crazy. Fortunately, one…

How are your local organizations helping provide capital to entrepreneurs and small business owners in underserved markets? What challenges do startups face when seeking loans? How can the hidden barriers be overcome? At Dallas Startup Week powered by Chase for Business, one panel addressed these issues head-on,…

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After working with well over 100 corporations developing deals with founders, it’s hard not to learn the importance engaging and leveraging big brands to help propel your business. I recently hosted a panel where leaders from Amazon, Ford, and Motorola along with founders from LISNR and HERO offered great…

Crowdfunding is the great equalizer for small startups looking to get funding. However, just like a product or service itself, your crowdfunding campaign needs a marketing strategy that can get you attention from the right people. The goal is to create enough buzz about your…

Let’s be honest; smartphone speakers, no matter how advanced, are never going to match up with the real thing. Real, high quality stereo sound requires big speakers, complicated set-ups, and a power cord that’s thicker than a body builder’s neck, right? That’s why you’ve…

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) report on deafness and hearing loss shows that 360 million people worldwide have some degree of hearing loss. Added to that, the current production of hearing aids meets less than 10% of the global need, something that can be…

Working at home is hard. You’re trapped inside all day, working at your desk in what can sometimes feel like a dreary dungeon. You can’t go to the coffee shop every day because you’re not made of money and that espresso is really throwing…

With the universal popularity of the smartphones, and the growing implementation of the Internet of Things, smart locks have become a hot product in the “smart appliances” market, with several dozens of different options, each with its own merits and imperfections. Some of them even…

When the Jetsons originally aired, flying cars and helpful robots were nothing more than a sci-fi pipe dreams. Audio cassettes, LED lights, and silicon breast implants had just been invented and revolutionary automotive technology and robotic assistants weren’t even on the to-do list. But…

It’s no secret that most people need a little boost in the morning to get going. Whether it’s a loud song on the radio or an ice cold shower, it’s hard to greet the morning when it comes so early. It’s also no secret…

A few years ago when Canary hit Indiegogo, the company had a humble goal of raising $100,000 from backers. Fast forward to the end of their campaign, and the team raised just shy of $2 million, or close to 2000% higher than their goal….

Working out to music is a necessity in the active world. Not only is it motivational, but music provides you the entertainment necessary to push through even the toughest road blocks. Unfortunately, cords and cables get in the way of your range of motion,…

In a world full of wonder, getting video footage of something amazing is far from rare. Whether it’s whales eating sharks or NBA stars singing Vanessa Carlton hits, there are no shortage of opportunities to tape something that is going to make someone smile….

Countless people dream of starting a business. And as many people know, one of the greatest obstacles to that goal raising enough capital to make that dream a reality. While most of them have viable business ideas that can lead to significant achievements, very few…